The Ponte Vedra Beaches Coalition will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library to discuss a variety of issues.
Jacquelyn Smith, director of Special Operations for Congressmen John Rutherford’s office, will be the guest speaker at the meeting and will discuss what Rutherford’s office does for the constituents and the numerous services offered. Smith has worked in the 4th Congressional District for 18-plus years under congressmen Ander Crenshaw and Rutherford. Her job is to serve the people by helping them with issues relating to the federal government and to be in the community, so the constituents feel a link to their representative.
Smith has also acted as liaison between the district’s D.C. office and the district, making issues of importance in the 4th Congressional District — such as shore protection — remain at the top of the agenda. Smith has headed 16 veteran recognition ceremonies and has worked with area students on their military academy nominations and the Congressional Youth Medals.
Also, at the meeting, Dick Williams will provide an update of the ongoing projects in the community, and Ponte Vedra Beaches Coalition President Lisa Johnson Cook will provide updates on county committee meetings dates and other happenings affecting the Coalition’s mission.
The Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library is located at 101 Library Blvd. in Ponte Vedra Beach. For more information on the Ponte Vedra Beaches Coalition, go to pvbcoalition.org.
